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Andscape’s Rhoden Fellows podcast is hosted by a rotation of six undergraduate students at HBCU’s who are training under New York Times award-winning columnist William C. Rhoden as the next generation of sports journalists. Through the lens of sports, the fellows discuss stories about race, class and culture.
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On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, host Keion Cage and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery and welcome everyone to the Tre Way episode. They discuss with their guest Alexis Davis the first week at Hampton, hot new music from Kanye, Drake and Chloe Bailey, and HBCU football.
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This week on the Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468 podcast, hosts Cayla Sweazie, Alexis Davis and producer Calvin Sykes are joined by biological scientist Crichanni Watson to discuss students returning to campus. They also share their thoughts on fashion and music trends that you’ll likely see and hear on the yard, as well as discuss the HBCU games of the week.
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On the first episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, we meet the fifth class of Rhoden Fellows: Alexis Davis, Keion Cage, Kianah Robinson-Chery, Cayla Sweazie, Sarah Jones-Smith and Calvin Sykes. In this episode hosted by Cayla and produced by Sarah, we learn more about where the Fellows come from and their aspirations. The group discusses the summer portion of their fellowship, as well as heading back to campus. They also share some of their feelings about whether or not their campuses are requiring students to be vaccinated and name an HBCU athlete of the week!
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This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Marissa Stubbs is joined by Jayla Jones, Ashton Edmunds, and Jonathan Scott to discuss the importance of HBCUs, the head coaching climate in the NFL, and more. Plus, the crew shared some takes from their favorite NBA teams.
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1This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Parker Owens and cohost Jayla Jones discuss a plethora of hot topics in the sports world. Parker and Jayla discuss the Doc Rivers hiring and lack of diversity in NBA with Senior NBA writer for the Undefeated, Marc Spears. The fellows also share if they believe the NFL has given up on Black Lives Matter, Deion Sanders new coaching position at Jackson State University, and the NBA Finals Predictions.
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From stepping onto ESPN’s Bristol campus for the first time to walking into the fall semester prepared and confident, the Rhoden Fellows reflect on an unforgettable summer.
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In June, SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris announced his prostate cancer diagnosis on Good Morning America. Harris joins the Rhoden Fellows to discuss his recovery, the importance of early detection, and his advocacy to raise awareness within the African American community.
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The Rhoden Fellows reflect on covering their first NBA Draft, from navigating press credentials to interviewing future players. They offer behind-the-scenes insight, discuss the emotions of Draft night and what it means to be part of the next generation of Black media voices.
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The Rhoden Fellows dive into the pivotal role father figures play in shaping the next generations of athletes. This podcast unpacks how Black fatherhood is redefining not only athletic success, but also identity. Join us as we honor the men who coach from the sidelines of life, and the athlete-children who carry their lessons forward on and off the playing field.
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Nilea Cosley and Gabrielle Heyward interview Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier and her Southern University classmates - Ashley Lovelace, Verbon Muhammad, Loren Sullivan, and Eric White - about wining an HBCU Sports Emmy for their work on "The Hidden Sport."
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Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - recap covering the Men’s and Women’s Final Four. We dive into behind-the-scenes moments, standout performances, and what it was like to witness history courtside. Then, shifting to initial reactions to the 2024 WNBA Draft and what it means for the league's future.
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While at Morgan State University, Rhoden Fellow Assata Allah-Shabazz, upcoming fellow Raigan Lydon and past fellow Cayla Sweazie discuss the fellowship and its legacy with program founder Bill Rhoden.
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Current Rhoden Fellows (Gabby, Nilea and Sydney) meet with the next class (Alauna and Calandrea) for an in-depth discussion about the fellowship and all things HBCU.
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Meet two of the four new Rhoden Fellows! Team Harris - Aniyah, Assata, and Madison - sat with Ciara Latham (Howard University) and Raigan Lydon (Morgan State University), members of the Rhoden Fellowship class of 2026. They share their sports journeys, experiences at HBCUs and what they're excited about as they begin the fellowship.
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Join the Rhoden Fellows for an engaging conversation in celebration of Women’s History Month. Gabby, Nilea and Sydney discuss the most influential female athletes, share personal inspirations, and highlight how we can do better in telling underrepresented stories.
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Team Harris - Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle - sits down with Tyler-Symone Brown, a proud Florida A&M University Rattler and founder & CEO of "Dear Rattler," a platform dedicated to guiding prospective students on their journey to attending HBCUs. Brown shares her inspiration for creating the program and her vision for expanding opportunities within the HBCU community.
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Team Rhoden - Nilea, Sydney and Gabby - discusses the NBA HBCU Classic with coach Douglas Whittler and guard Cedric Taylor lll, of Morehouse College, prior to the NBA All-Star Game. The Maroon Tigers will face Tuskegee University in the fourth annual event.
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Vincent Pierson, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Sports Business Academy (BSBA) joins Nilea Cosley, Sydney Cuillier, and Gabby Heyward as they explore the importance of mentorship within the HBCU community. BSBA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing experiences and career outcomes for HBCU students interested in sports and entertainment business.
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Fellows, Assata Allah-Shabazz, Aniyah Robinson, and Madison Firle, sit with two members of Alabama State University’s first women's flag football team Harmonie Thomas and Kamaira Crawford. The Hornets share their journey in becoming DI athletes, led by head coach Jennifer Constable, and making their mark in the sport.
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The fellows view program founder Bill Rhoden as a pioneer in the world of sports journalism. They welcome him to discuss his career journey from the gridiron, at Morgan State University, to the newsroom.
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